With Daryl away on holiday and Josh watching baseball/drinking, Taylor headed to the studio at 12:00AM Thursday morning to make a transatlantic phone call. The reason? He needed to wake up his new Danish friend, Arnold Kroeigaard, who also happens to be one of the directors of the brilliant documentary"The Forbidden Team". Despite it being a late night/early morning for dear Mr. Kroeigaard, he roused himself from a peaceful slumber to discuss the unofficial Tibetan National Team, their origin, relations with China (or lack thereof), and 2001 friendly with Greenland. Danish football is discussed for approximately 30 seconds and, to close out the show, Taylor has an important announcement! Here's a hint: it's about soccer... or football... whichever you prefer.

With the final whistle having been blown for the World Cup in South Africa, Taylor, Daryl, and Josh met in studio to discuss what to do now. Or, perhaps more accurately, attempt to give the listeners ideas for how to treat their soccer habits. Topics include where to watch, how to watch, and who to watch. It's a bit of a "Soccer for Newbies" episode, so apologies to our hardcore fans who will no doubt smirk at the suggestion that teams in England (other than United) offer quality soccer.

On the 49th episode of The Total Football Soccer Show, the boys compete in a World Cup Wrap-Up, point-counterpoint style. Using questions posted on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/totalfootballsoccershow), moderator/dictator Taylor asked Josh and Daryl simple(ish) questions and then awarded points based on the eloquence, thoroughness, and overall pandering nature of their argument. Daryl's murderous dog, Josh's offers of nudity, and tackiest joke possible are all included as well. Download and enjoy!

Not longer after the full time whistle of the World Cup 2010 final had blown, Josh, Taylor and Daryl plugged in three mics, sat around a table, and reviewed Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands. 

Taylor, Daryl and Josh (returned from South Africa) look back at the quarterfinals and Luis Suarez' handball, review the semifinals, and preview the final between Netherlands and Spain. Also covered: Gio van Bronckhorst's potential World Cup final headbutt, wearing golden shoes, and a proposed two drink minimum for World Cup players.

Jan Roskott from Netherlands World Cup Blog is a guest on the show, offering his insights into the Dutch team in advance of the Netherlands vs Uruguay World Cup semi-final.  

Taylor and Daryl (still sans Albert et Josh) discuss the highs and lows of the World Cup Round of 16, and preview the maginfique looking quarter-final games. Not sure why there are so many French words in this description. Maybe we just felt there needed to be more France in the knockouts?